International Students: Texas Residency For Collin College

International students at Collin College who are interested in applying for Texas residency should note that they must have established a domicile in Texas for the 12 months preceding enrollment to be considered a Texas resident for tuition purposes. Students on certain types of visas are not eligible for in-state tuition, and most students holding temporary visas will be classified as out-of-country. However, permanent residents are eligible for in-state tuition once the 12-month requirement is met, and some visas may be eligible for in-state residency. To establish in-county residency within Texas, students may present a valid Texas driver's license or other forms of documentation showing their current Collin County address.

International students with F-1 visas

To establish in-county residency within Collin County, students may present a valid Texas driver's license with a current Collin County address. Alternatively, one of the following documents with a Collin County address may be provided: a current signed lease agreement, automobile registration, current deed and/or property tax statement, business or official correspondence (including utility, phone, and billing statements), car insurance, bank statement, or pay stubs. These documents must be dated within the last 30 days.

It is important to note that students who have not resided in Texas for the 12 months preceding registration will be classified as out-of-state. Most students holding temporary visas will be classified as out-of-country. International students on certain types of visas may not be eligible for in-state tuition. Permanent residents, on the other hand, become eligible for in-state tuition once the 12-month requirement is fulfilled.

For specific inquiries regarding residency requirements and eligibility for international students with F-1 visas, it is recommended to contact the Admissions Office directly, as they can provide detailed guidance based on individual circumstances.

Texas residency requirements

To verify Texas residency for a driver's license or ID card, an individual must present two printed documents that contain the individual's name and residential address. One of the documents must verify that the individual has lived in Texas for at least 30 days. Acceptable documents include:

• Current deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, or rental/lease agreement
• Utility or residential service bill dated within 180 days of the application date
• Preprinted W-2, 1099, or 1098 tax form from the most recent tax year
• Bank or investment account statements dated within 180 days of the application date

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) establishes the rules and regulations governing Texas residency for higher education. To be considered a Texas resident for in-state tuition rates at a Texas public college or university, an individual must live in Texas for the 12 months immediately before the census date of the semester in which they enroll. This requirement applies to both U.S. citizens and international students.

For international students, there are additional requirements to establish Texas residency. They must submit a Residency Affidavit stating that they will apply for permanent residency when eligible. International students who possess an eligible visa may also be able to establish Texas residency, but they must meet the same criteria as U.S. citizens.

It's important to note that Texas residency for higher education purposes does not automatically qualify an individual for in-state tuition rates. Each college or university in Texas may have its own specific requirements and criteria for determining residency for tuition purposes. For example, Collin College requires students to have established a domicile in Texas for the 12 months preceding enrollment to be considered a Texas resident for tuition purposes.

In-state tuition eligibility

To be eligible for in-state tuition at Collin College, Texas, students must have established a domicile in Texas for the 12 months preceding enrollment. This means that students who have not resided in Texas for the year before registering for classes will be classified as out-of-state.

International students on certain types of visas are not eligible for in-state tuition. However, permanent residents can be eligible for in-state tuition once they have met the 12-month requirement. Students on other visa types should contact the Admissions Office to see if they are eligible for in-state residency.

To prove Texas residency, students may need to provide documentation such as a Texas driver's license or ID card, a high school transcript, or other proof of address such as a lease agreement or utility bill.

Once Texas residency has been established, students will be eligible for the in-county tuition rate if they live in Collin County or own residential property there. Students who meet the Texas residency requirements but live outside of Collin County will be charged the out-of-county tuition rate.

Out-of-state/country classification

To be considered a Texas resident for tuition purposes at Collin College, students must have established a domicile in Texas for the 12 months preceding enrollment. A student's residency classification determines the tuition rate for each course hour of registration. Students who have not resided in Texas for the 12 months preceding registration will be classified as out-of-state. Most students holding temporary visas will be classified as out-of-country. However, permanent residents are eligible for in-state tuition once the 12-month requirement is met.

Once Texas residency status is established, students are further classified as in-county (Collin County resident) or out-of-county, depending on where they reside. To establish in-county residency, students may present a valid Texas driver's license with their current Collin County address. Alternatively, they can provide one of the following: a current signed lease agreement, a current automobile registration, a copy of a current deed and/or property tax statement, business or official correspondence to their current Collin County address (including utility bills, phone bills, or billing statements from department stores or credit agencies within the last 30 days), car insurance within the last 30 days, a bank statement within the last 30 days, or pay stubs within the last 30 days.

Students who have established Texas residency but reside outside of Collin County on or before the census day for the term will be classified as out-of-county. If a student is classified as a Texas resident and owns residential real property or lives in Collin County, they are eligible for the in-county tuition rate. If they meet the in-state requirements but live outside Collin County, they will pay the out-of-county tuition rate.

Students who do not document their county or state residency before the census date of the term will be charged the higher rate. Tuition refunds due to residency changes will only be made for college errors if the documentation was not submitted before the census.

Admissions Office contact

International students can apply for Texas residency at Collin College, but they must have clearly established a domicile in Texas for the 12 months preceding enrollment. A student's residency classification determines the tuition rate for each course hour of registration. Most students holding temporary visas will be classified as out-of-country, but there are some visas that are eligible for in-state residency.

The Admissions Office can be contacted via email at [email protected] or by phone at the following numbers:

• Celina Campus: 972.548.6710
• Farmersville Campus: 972.548.6710
• Frisco Campus: 972.377.1710
• McKinney Campus: 972.548.6710
• Plano Campus: 972.881.5710
• Technical Campus: 972.377.1710
• Wylie Campus: 972.881.5710

The Admissions Office is also available in person and can be visited on any of the campuses. The general Collin College email address is [email protected].

If you are an international student, you can also learn about your options on the Collin College website. Additionally, all students must take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment to enroll, and more information about this can be found on the TSI website. Once you have received your login credentials, you can sign into your student portal to see your customized list of registration requirements.

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